What Great Shows Look Like Before Special And Visual Effects
TV shows may not have the big budgets of movies, but they still use visual effects to bring them to life. Here's what some great shows look like before VFX.
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What Star Trek Looks Like Before Special Effects
Star Trek has used a variety of state-of-the-art visual effects over the years, from the original series to modern movies and TV. Let's take a closer look. -
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